German Word of the Day
einfach
EIN-fach • adjective / adverb — 14th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: simple; easy; simply (used to indicate ease or to emphasize a statement)
Examples
- Das Rezept ist ganz einfach.
(The recipe is really simple.) - Komm einfach um acht.
(Just come at eight.) - Dieses Sofa ist einfach bequem.
(This sofa is simply comfortable.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- kompliziert
- schwierig
Use 'einfach' to describe something that is not complicated or to say 'just/simply' in casual speech. It works as both an adjective (einfaches Problem = simple problem) and an adverb (Mach das einfach so = just do it like that). It is very common in everyday German and can also soften commands or suggestions.
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